CALX Is The Journey-Looking Action-RPG Soulslike I Never Knew I Needed Until I Played It
CALX is an upcoming action-adventure RPG developed by True Colors, set to release on June 4. The game combines exploration with challenging combat elements reminiscent of Soulslike games. Its demo has been updated, revealing a unique blend of serene exploration and intense gameplay.
- ▪CALX was previously known as XTAL and has been in development since 2021.
- ▪The game features elements such as bonfires, dodge rolls, and boss fights, distinguishing it from other exploration-focused games.
- ▪The soundtrack is inspired by IDM, creating a calming atmosphere that contrasts with the game's challenging combat.
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By Ethan Gach Published May 25, 2026 𝕏 Copied! There’s a very specific genre of indie game I’m very fond of, but I’m not quite sure what the name of said genre is. Journey, Sable, Sword of the Sea, Jusant, Europa–all exploration-focused third-person adventure games, I guess? But that’s not it. There are light puzzle elements too, and yeah, they all have banger soundtracks… but whatever it is, I just don’t know the word for it. The “it” in this context is an antonym for cramped and congested. Expansive, beautiful, wide-open areas that, ultimately, serve no purpose, yet were made with purpose. It’s a comfy feeling of looking out onto a shitload of nothing.
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